2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop
HIlton Boston Park Plaza
50 Park PlazaBoston, MA 02116-4004
United States
Event Details
2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop
Call for Abstracts
AMAP invites you to submit an abstract for the 2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop, October 19-21, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Submissions are due April 24, 2026.
Conference Theme
The Next Revolution: Performance-Driven Modified Asphalt
Engineering the Future of High-Performance Pavements and Roofing Systems
Held in historic Boston—the birthplace of the American Revolution—this conference embraces the spirit of transformation and progress that has shaped both the nation and the infrastructure that supports it. Just as Boston once sparked a revolution that reshaped history, the asphalt industry is undergoing its own transformation through innovation in asphalt modification technologies.
This conference will explore how advanced materials, polymer technologies, and performance-driven engineering are redefining the way we design, produce, and construct asphalt pavements and roofing systems. Through expert discussions, cutting-edge research, and industry collaboration, participants will examine how modified asphalt continues to strengthen pavement performance, improve sustainability, and enhance durability in both transportation infrastructure and roofing applications.
Key Focus Areas
- Advancing Asphalt Modification: Exploring innovations in polymers, hybrid modifiers, and advanced binder technologies to improve pavement durability and resilience as well as enhance the performance of roofing systems.
- Sustainable Solutions: Highlighting environmentally responsible solutions that enhance the lifespan of asphalt pavements and roofing materials while reducing environmental impact.
- Performance-Driven Engineering: Integrating modern performance testing, balanced mix design principles, and engineering approaches to optimize modified asphalt mixtures and improve the reliability of asphalt roofing products.
- From Research to Practice: Sharing case studies, field experiences, and implementation strategies that bridge the gap between innovation and real-world application in both paving and roofing sectors.
- Building Resilient Infrastructure: Leveraging advanced asphalt technologies to design pavements capable of meeting future traffic demands while also strengthening the durability and resilience of roofing systems exposed to environmental extremes.
- Advancing Testing and Specifications: Refining testing methods and specifications to ensure reliability, consistency, and long-term performance of modified asphalt materials used in paving and roofing applications.
Conference Goals
- Strengthen Industry Collaboration: Bring together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge and advance asphalt modification technologies for paving and roofing industries.
- Showcase Breakthrough Innovations: Highlight the latest advancements in modified binders, performance testing, sustainable technologies, and material design used in asphalt pavements and roofing systems.
- Advance Infrastructure Development: Promote strategies that enhance the durability, sustainability, and long-term performance of asphalt pavements and roofing materials.
Abstract Submissions
Abstract submissions are welcome on topics that involve the modification of asphalt paving or roofing materials. The abstract should be a maximum of 500 words and must include a concise and clear statement of objectives, methods used, results, and conclusions of the study or field project being presented. Ongoing research is welcome. The presented work does not need to be published or in a publishable state. Abstracts will be considered for oral presentations only.
